Pressure
Kill Kill Lyrics


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Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you no man ask for
Under pressure - that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets
Um ba ba be
Um ba ba be
De day da
Ee day da - that's o.k.
It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming 'Let me out'

Pressure on people
people on streets
Day day de mm hm
Da da da ba ba
OK
Chippin' around kick my brains around the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Ee do ba be
Ee da ba ba ba
Um bo bo
Be lap
People on streets ee da de da de
People on streets ee da de da de da de da

It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming 'Let me out'
Pray tomorrow - gets me higher high high
Pressure on people - people on streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Keep coming up with love
but it's so slashed and torn

Why, why, why?
Love love love love love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking
Can't we give ourselves one more chance
Why can't we give love that one more chance
Why can't we give love give love give love give love
give love give love give love give love give love
'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the Night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure




Under pressure
Pressure

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Pressure" by Kill Kill express the overwhelming feeling of pressure that can build up, both individually and on society as a whole. The opening lines describe this pressure as pushing down on the singer and pressing down on everyone else, leading to sometimes catastrophic consequences. The image of a building burning down and families splitting in two creates a sense of destruction and chaos that can result from the weight of pressure.


The chorus repeats the message that pressure impacts everyone, with people feeling it on the streets and in their everyday lives. The lines "It's the terror of knowing / What this world is about" suggest that the pressure comes from the awareness of the world's troubles and the weight of responsibility that comes from being a part of society. This is illustrated through the image of good friends screaming to be let out, an indication of the mental toll that pressure can take.


The second half of the song offers a bit of hope, with the call to "give love that one more chance." Insanity laughs under pressure, but the lyrics suggest that we can change our ways and dare to care for each other. The repeated refrain of "This is our last dance / This is ourselves under pressure" creates a sense of urgency and the need to act before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Pressure pushing down on me
The constant demands and expectations are weighing heavily on me.


Pressing down on you no man ask for
The enormous burden of societal pressure is thrust upon every individual without their consent.


Under pressure - that burns a building down
The weight of the pressure can lead to destruction and chaos, causing irreversible damage.


Splits a family in two
The pressure can create a divide within families, leading to broken relationships and emotional turmoil.


Puts people on streets
The strain can cause people to lose their homes and livelihoods, leaving them with nothing.


Um ba ba be
An expression of the chaos and confusion caused by the pressure.


De day da
A rhythmic interlude that emphasizes the intensity of the situation.


Ee day da - that's o.k.
Despite the difficulties, we must find a way to cope and continue on.


It's the terror of knowing
The fear of the unknown future and what it holds for us.


What this world is about
The harsh realities of life that we must face and come to terms with.


Watching some good friends
Witnessing the struggles of those we care about and love can be heart-wrenching.


Screaming 'Let me out'
The desperation and hopelessness felt by those who are overwhelmed and crushed by the pressure.


Pressure on people
The weight of societal expectations placed on individuals.


people on streets
The consequences of the pressure can be seen in homelessness and other social issues.


Day day de mm hm
A chaotic and frantic expression of the stress and pressure felt by everyone.


Da da da ba ba
The same chaotic expression, with added urgency and intensity.


OK
An affirmation that, despite everything, we will keep going and persevere.


Chippin' around kick my brains around the floor
The pressure is so overwhelming that it causes mental and emotional turmoil.


These are the days it never rains but it pours
When it rains, it pours -- meaning that when things start going wrong, everything seems to fall apart at once.


Ee do ba be
More chaotic expression of the pressure and strain we face.


Ee da ba ba ba
A frantic and urgent expression of the same sentiment.


Um bo bo
Another expression of chaos and confusion in the face of pressure.


Be lap
The pressure has a way of making a person feel trapped and helpless.


People on streets ee da de da de
A repeated expression of the consequences of the pressure -- homelessness, poverty, and hopelessness.


People on streets ee da de da de da de da
The same expression, with added intensity and desperation.


Pray tomorrow - gets me higher high high
The hope that things will get better in the future is what keeps us going and gives us the motivation to push through the hardships.


Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sometimes, when the pressure seems too much to bear, we turn away from it and pretend it doesn't exist - like a blind man would do.


Sat on a fence but it don't work
Being indecisive and avoiding the pressure does not make it go away, it only makes it worse.


Keep coming up with love
Despite everything, the only way out of the pressure is to keep pushing and keep trying to be positive and loving.


but it's so slashed and torn
The pressure can take a toll on our beliefs and values, making them feel broken and damaged.


Why, why, why?
The never-ending question of why we have to face such hardships and struggles in life.


Love love love love love
Love is the only thing that can combat the pressure and fear - we must hold onto it tightly.


Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking
Sometimes, the pressure can make us feel like we're losing our minds and going crazy.


Can't we give ourselves one more chance
Even when things seem hopeless, we must keep trying to hold on and keep pushing through the pressure.


Why can't we give love that one more chance
Love is the answer to our problems, but it must come from within ourselves. We must keep giving love a chance no matter how difficult it seems.


give love give love give love give love
Repeated expression of the importance of love, and the necessity to keep giving it despite everything.


'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
Love may seem outdated or cliché, but it is still the most powerful force in the world.


And love dares you to care for
Love challenges us to care for ourselves and for others, even in the face of overwhelming pressure and fear.


The people on the edge of the Night
We must be there for those who are struggling the most, even when it seems like there is no hope left.


And love dares you to change our way of
Through love, we can create positive change and make the world a better place for ourselves and for others.


Caring about ourselves
Self-care is important, but it is only through caring for others that we can truly find meaning and purpose in life.


This is our last dance
Life is short and fleeting - we must make the most of it while we can.


Under pressure
The pressure will always be there, but we can choose how we respond to it.


Pressure
Repeated expression of the immense weight and strain we face every day.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, John Richard Deacon, Brian Harold May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Meddows Taylor

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